KILLINGTON— Divas of Dirt, an initiative led by pro down hill and endro racer Amy Alton and the Killington Bike Park to foster a community of passionate female mountain bikers, is returning to Killington Resort July 13 with bi-weekly Friday […]
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Celebrating independence
Photos by Paul Holmes Rep. Jim Harrison celebrates Independence Day in the Killington Parade. Fireworks ended the day of celebrations in Killington. Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim Jim
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Pittsfield youth learn about town businesses
By Katy Savage PITTSFIELD—As Vermont’s youth flee, the Roger Clark Memorial Library has a new program to get Pittsfield children interested in the area’s businesses. About 30 students are participating in the All About Pittsfield program. Children take passports to […]
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Community rallies for local family
Staff report RUTLAND—The community has rallied to raise close to $200,000 for a local family injured after their boat exploded in the Bahamas. The Schaffer family, including Stefanie, 22, her sister Brooke, 13, their mother Stacey and stepfather Paul Bender, […]
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Meet Vail Resorts: Potential new player for the entire Rutland region
By Karen D. Lorentz As Okemo Mountain Resort enters into its 63rd ski season, it will be as a member of the Vail Resorts family of ski areas, if regulatory approvals are secured. Vail Resorts, now the largest global operator […]
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Former high school teacher dies in lake
Staff report POULTNEY—A former high school teacher, known for cracking jokes and caring for his students far beyond school, died in a boating accident on Lake St. Catherine last week. State police pronounced Thomas Flood, 61, of Schenectady, N.Y., drowned […]
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Winners named in 2018 AJGA tournament
Staff report Winners of the American Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Championship received trophies on Thursday, July 5. Abigail Wiranatha of West Covina, California, was named the champion on the girls side with the final low round and tournament-total of […]
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5 fun events this weekend
Some towns continue to celebrate Indpendence Day this weekend. From concerts to barbecues and fireworks, there’s something for everybody. Here are our top picks: Brandon Independence Celebration Jul 6 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Brandon’s Independence Day Celebration begins […]
Obituaries
David Marc vanOrman, 67
David Marc vanOrman, 67, of Pekin, IL., passed away at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, June 24, 2018, at his home. He was formerly of Green Valley, IL, where he was a farmer of 46 years. Born Oct. 27, 1950, in Peoria […]
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BREAKING: Man found dead in Lake St. Catherine
UPDATE: Police found a body in about 50 feet of water in Lake St. Catherine in Poultney Friday, June 6. Divers recovered the body the body of Thomas Flood, 61, of Schenectady, New York around 3:20 p.m. on Friday. The investigation into […]